Indicating device



April 18,1933. H H PARSONS 1,903,938

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Patented Apr. 18, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HARRY H. PARSONS, OF MISSOULA, MONTANA.

IND'IGATING DEVICE Application filed February 3, 1931. Serial No. 513,199.

on the'part of a receiving set operator and;

as a consequence valuable records of past programs have not been kept.

An object of this invention is to providea radio program indicating device.

Another object of this invention is to form a book-like contrivance for indicating a radio program.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a book-like contrivance for indicating a radio program in which the indicating means are part of the book. v

Still another object of this invention is to provide a radio program indicating device in p which the forms for the permanent records are the sheets of the book.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide a radio indicating device which is simple in construction and operation and which can be economically constructed.

With these and other objects in view, which may be incident to my improvements, the invention consists in the parts and combination to be hereinafter set forth and claimed, with the understanding that the several necessary elements comprising my invention may be varied in construction, proportions and arrangement without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

The invention consists of a receptacle or a book-like device having a front member and a back member with individual sheets having a radio log printed thereon suitably positioned therebetween. The front of the receptacle or book-like device has a movable section adapted to be raised independently of the remainder of the front. Formed adjacent to the movable section and functioning as part of the front member are covers adapted to act as closures for part of the book-like derespectively.

Reproduced 011 the movable section of the front member is the form printed on the individual sheets representing the pages of the book. Parts of the movable section with the reproduced form thereon are cut away for recording pertinent information on a sheet of paper interposed between it and theremainder of-the front'member to permit recording of information pertaining to a particular program. v j

, Positioned longitudinally adjacent the radio log sheets forming the pages-of the book-like device and attached to the back thereof are suitably formed compartments for retaining separate indicating pegs denoting station call letters and time. These indicatlng pegs may be obtained by raising the covers formed in the front member of the book-like device and serving as closures for the compartments. The pegs are adapted to be inserted in suitable apertures formed in the spaces of the reproduced radio log on the movable section for indicating when, where and the kind of entertainment to be broadcasted for that day.

- In order to make my invention more clearly understood, I have shown, in the accom panying drawings, means for carrying the same into practical effect without limiting the improvements in their useful applications to the particular constructions which, for the purpose of explanation, have been made the subject of illustration.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a top view of the front of the book constructed in accordance with my invention.

Figure 2 is a view showing the arrangement of the compartments and individual sheets with the front of the book open.

Figure 3 is a view showing only that part of the front on Which the form is reproducedin a raised position. 7

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken along lines44l of Figure 1.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along 55 of Figure 1.

Figures 6 and 7 are views of the pegs for indicating the time and a stations call letters,

a back 2, and a plurality of sheets 3, inter-v posed between the front and back. The front and back of the book-like device are joined in a conventional manner as shown at 4 and as illustrated, the front is grooved as at 5 to permit the front to be turned back. Positioned under the front 1 and suitably attached to the stationary part thereof by means of bolts 7 is a spring-like member 6 for holding the plurality of individual sheets 3 in position. As illustrated, this spring-like member 6 serves as a reinforcement for the joining means 4 and extends to the bottom of the book 2 where it is suitably attached by bolts 8.

The sheets 3 forming the pages of the book haveprinted thereon a radio log as shown particularly in Figure 10. This radio log consists of a plurality of horizontal and vere tical lines so designed as to form the desired number of columns and spaces for recording pertinent data to be kept as a permanent record.

The arrangement shown provides for recording the hour as at 9, the date and station letters as at 10 and the dial number as at 11. Under the heading Kind of entertainment as shown at 12, two broad kinds, such as Vocal at 1-3 and Instrumental at 14 are provided. A plurality of specific kinds are shown as at 15. From these a particular program for a day may be recorded, dividing the program into A. M. and P. M. as illustrated. There are also provided additional columns for recording data and as illustrated, the Name of operatorand subject can be recorded as at 16, the Guests at 17 and the Comments at 18.

At the bottom of the form additional data not pertaining to the particular day may also be recorded. Spaces are provided as at 19 for Keep records ahead; at 20, for Reminders; at 21, for Reference to other dates; and at 22 for Orders. These additional spaces permit the recording of such information as may be of interest and form a record not available without undue trouble.

While I have shown and described the preferred form of my radio log, it is to be thoroughly understood that I am in no way limited to its precise details as many changes may be made without departing from the spirit of my form.

There are provided 365 daily radio log sheets between the front and back of the book,

each sheet representing a day of a year. These sheets do not, however, from the ends of the book-like contrivance but as illustrated particularly in Figure 2, they are positioned between compartments 23, 24, 25 and 26 suitably attached to the ends of the back 2. The heights of these compartments determine the thickness of the book appearing device and are constructed to approximately the depth of 365 of the individual radio logs. Any suitable matcrial of sufficient rigidity, such as cardboard, wood, metal and the like may be used for the compartments.

While I have only shown compartments representing the ends of the book-like contrivanc e, yet it is within the scope of my invention to provide compartments on all sides and it is to be understood that this invention comprehends the broad conception of representing all the sides of a book by compartments. I

Positioned on the bottom of each compartment is a strip of material 27 with holes 28 therein. Adapted to fit into the holes 28 are a plurality of station indicating pegs 29 and time indicating pegs 30. The station indicating pegs have stamped or otherwise reproduced on their enlarged heads the letters of variousradio-stations as at 31. Likewise, the time indicating pegs have stamped or otherwise reproduced on their heads the hours of the day as at 32. The purpose ofthese indicating pegs will morefully herelnafter apear. p Positioned above the compartments 23, 24, 25 and 26 and constructed as part of the front cover 1 of the book-like device, are covers 33, 34, 35, 36, adapted to serve as closures for the compartments. These covers are so constructed as to permit access to the pegs wlthin each of the compartments. As illustrated each cover is provided with a knob 37 adapted to firmly close it by engaging the undersurface of the front cover as at 38. The covers are each movably mounted by hinges 39 in order that they may be easily opened and closed. Printed or otherwise reproduced on each cover is designating information pertaining to the indicating pegs contained within each compartment. 'As shown provision is made for keeping the pegs designating the K and W series of the United States stations in the compartments 33 and 34, the pegs designating foreign and miscellaneous stations in the compartment 35, and the'local station pegs and the time pegs in the compartment 36. Of course, it is to be understood that'the indicating arrangement for the compartments is not the only one to which this invention is susceptible and it is given merely to illustrate the invention. For instance, it is' within the concept of my invention to place a plurality of compartments on each of the four sides of the book. With this arrangement,separate covers, constructed in a suitable manner, for each compartment, can be provided and if desired and the future demands, each compartment can be designated as retaining pegs of one letter of the alphabet or a group of letters of the alphabet.

Positioned between compartment covers 33 and 34 and compartment covers 35 and 36, is a section of the front 1 of the book-like device. This section is adapted to be raised or lowered independently of the remainder of the front of the book-like device. When in a lowered position, as shown in Figure 1, the movable section is flush with the edges between which it is adapted to fit and is held stationary by means of suitable clamps 41 adapted to engage the undersurface of the remainder of the front as at 52. WVith this construction the entire front 1 can be raised without the movable section 40 becoming disengaged therefrom.

T he other end of the movable section 40 is adapted to engage the front of the book by means of a hinge 42 suitably attached to the movable sect-ion 40 and the front 1. The hinge 42 permits movement of the movable section 40 about it as an axis. When it is desired to raise the top of the movable section, for reasons hereinafter appearing, the clamps 41 are released and the section can be raised due to the before described hinge action.

Reproduced on the movable section 40 is the radio log 3. Columns 10 and 11 have been omitted from the reproduced radio log, the reasons for which will hereinafter appear.

I11 each space for recording the hour and the various kinds of entertainment as shown under Vocal and Instrumental, there is provided an aperture 43 adapted to receive in a firm fit the indicating pegs 29 and 30. The apertures 43 extend through the entire thickness of the movable section 40. As illustrated particularly in Figure 2, the apertures do not extend through the remainder of the front member 1 and the inside part of this member presents an uninterrupted surface with the exception of the backs of the compartment closures.

The spaces for recording pertinent information pertaining to a days program have been cut away on the reproduced radio pro-- gram. As shown particularly in Figures 1 and 3, the space for recording the name and operator of the subject as at 44 has been cut away. Similarly, spaces 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 have been cut away from the columns representing Guests, Comments, Keep records ahead, Reminders, Reference to other dates and Orders, respectively. The cut-away portions of the reproduced radio log allow the recording of the pertinent information on a sheet of plain paper which can be interposed between the movable section 40 and the front member 1. This will permit obtaining a record pertaining to-the various programs which can later be transferred to a radio log sheet to be kept as a permanent record.

In operating the International Radio Log,

a newspaper giving the program to be on the air for that day is consultedr A cursory examination of the recorded broadcast for various stations, both local and distant, will give an indication of the best programs and from these a radio receiving set operator can readily select the type of diversified program desired. 7

Asshown particularly inFigure 8 the compartment or compartments retaining the indicating pegs to be used are in an open position. Thenewspaperindicatesthatat11: 00 A. M. on Station KBX there can be heard a sermon. Accordingly the operator removes the hour peg denoting 11:00 and inserts it in the aperture 43. Similarly thepeg denoting the station is inserted in a like aperture on a line with the peg denoting the hour. These steps can be followed for all desired programs throughout the day and when completed the desired radio program for a par.- ticular day is readily indicated, thereby alleviating thenecessity of constantly referring to a newspaper.

During the program, if it is desired to record some pertinent information regarding any particular program, it is only necessary to release the clamps 41, raise the movable section 40 and insert a sheet of plain paper between it and the remainder of the front member 1. The information recorded cafi later be transferred to a permanent recor After a program for a particular day has been completed, the front member 1 with the movable section 40 clamped thereto is raised and an individual radio log removed from the book-like device. The various stations heard and the time at which they were heard, together with the kind of entertainment is then recorded on the individual radio log as illustrated in part in Figure 9. The information recorded on the separate sheet of paper which was interposed between the movable section 40 and the remainder of the front member 1 is then transferred to the correct columns on the daily radio log. In this'manner a permanent record is secured for the days program and the filled out radio log sheet can be inserted beneath the individual radio logs forming the sheets of the book and representing the remaining days of a year. v

The international radio log therefore serves a twofold purpose, that is, an indication of the type of entertainment desired for a particular day as well as a permanent record of that days entertainment.

While I have not specified the type of. material which the front 1, back 2 andthe movable section is made of, it is to be undera hinged section forming a part of the front stood that any suitable material such as section having apertures to provide a peg metal, Wood, cardboard, and the like may be board.-

In testimony whereof I affix my signature. F

used. It is, of course, also within the scope of my invention to cover the entire front and back of the book with any suitable material, such as leatherand the like.

With the front and back of the book covered with a suitable material, such as leather, all the designating information to be reproduced on the front can be done by any suitablemethod, suchfor instance as embossing. If, however, the front is not covered with any material, the designating information can be stamped or otherwise reproduced on the material used.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, I Wish it to be understood that I do not confine myself to the precise details of construction herein set forth, by wayof illustration, as it is apparent that many changes and variations may be made therein, by those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention, or exceeding the scope of the appended claims. i

I claim:

1. A container comprising front and back sections, an end section connecting the rear edges of the front and back sections, side sections forming compartments between the front and back sections, and means in the front section for allowing access to the compartments without opening the front section.

2. A container comprising front and back sections, a flexible end section connecting the rear edges of the front and back sections, separate partitioned compartments between the front and back sections to form side sections for the container, and individual closures in the top section for allowing access to the compartments without opening the top section. V

3. A. container comprising front and back sections, a flexible end section connecting the rear edges of the front and back sections, means to hold a plurality of sheets of paper between the front and back sections in the rear end section, partitioned containers forming side sections mounted on the inner face of the back section adjacent the side edges thereof, and individual closures in the top section for allowing access to the compartments in the containers formed in the side sections without opening the front section.

' 4. A container comprising front and back sections, a flexible end section secured to the rear edges of the front and back sections, containers having partitioned compartments therein fixed on the inner face of the back section adjacent the side edges thereof to form side sections,individual closures in the top section to allow accessto the compartments Without openin g'the top section, and

HARRY H. PARSONS. 

